Ken Wiebe, QMI Agency

WINNIPEG - It’s been the most eventful calendar year that most Winnipeg Jets will ever endure in their professional hockey careers.

Being part of a franchise relocation was one of the memorable moments of 2011, but far from the only one when an informal poll was taken on Friday.

“Yeah, getting this job would be one of them,” said Jets head coach Claude Noel, who achieved a lifelong goal by taking over the Jets in late June.

The highlights didn’t end there.

“The home opener would be another one, there were a lot of them,” said Noel. “The summer was busy, the home games. There would be a lot of good stuff. I have a lot of good memories of it.”

Noel chuckled when asked if he was keeping a scrap book to document the year.

“When I go to scrap books, I go to my mom. She has a lot of them,” said Noel. “No, I don’t carry scrap books.”

Perhaps he should.

Aside from moving to a fourth different city in four years, Jets captain Andrew Ladd signed a five-year contract extension and got married.

“It was a big year, obviously lots going on and some great things to remember,” said Ladd. “But I think we’re all looking forward to 2012 and seeing what we can do in here.”

Jets forward Kyle Wellwood was part of four organizations and played in two leagues in 2011, including the Kontinental Hockey League, so his hope for 2012 was simple.

“I’ve been in four different cities and there’s lots to remember in the photo album,” said Wellwood. “I don’t know if there are regrets, but you hope 2012 is a little easier and there’s not so much drama.”

The Jets close out the calendar year on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Morweena product James Reimer had an interesting year of his own that saw him promoted to the NHL, earn the starting goalie job and sign a contract extension.

“It’s been a whirlwind really,” said Reimer. “It’s been a fun, exciting year. I don’t even know how to explain it. I never would have imagined it or never would have thought I’d be in the position I am now.”

INJURY UPDATE: Centre Jim Slater (ribs/oblique) took part in the skate on Friday, but remains a game-time decision for Saturday’s tilt.

“Every day is getting better, I was quite sore there for a while but the trainers are trying to get me ready to play,” said Slater. “Right now, it feels pretty good but I still have to go through some different tests to see if I can play at the NHL level.”

If Slater can’t go, look for the Jets to keep their lines from Thursday’s 1-0 win in tact.

Defenceman Zach Bogosian was given the day off for maintenance, but will play on Saturday.

Noel said that defenceman Randy Jones was also an option, but in order for that to happen, he would have to be taken off injured reserve.

The Jets do have the option of placing centre Bryan Little (foot) or defenceman Dustin Byfuglien (knee) on injured reserve to free up a roster spot.

The Leafs might have a decision of their own to make as centre Tyler Bozak left practice early after crashing into the end boards with sustaining what looked like a shoulder injury.